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Appears in 1 story · Last updated May 19, 2026
As of May 2026: Hosting multinational exercise with only one operational frigate
Chinese destroyers, Russian corvettes, and Iranian warships sailed into Simon's Town on January 9 for a week-long joint exercise led by China. Russia and Iran, both heavily sanctioned and fighting active wars, sent forces, while India and Brazil stayed away despite the BRICS branding.
Updated May 19
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